Design Your Future at PVH

About Tommy Hilfiger

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand.

The Team

The TOMMY HILFIGER Womenswear team manages both Mainline and Runway, it sits within the greater PVH campus based in Amsterdam. You will be designing for the Hilfiger lifestyle brand, presenting four collections annually in partnership with Production, Sourcing & Development, Buying & Planning and Merchandising & Sales.

The Position

The Senior Designer requires a strong understanding of the Soft Woven category with experience designing dresses, woven tops and blouses, shirting, and occasion wear as well as runway product. They will lead the development of silhouette and fabric, and build out concepts briefed by the Creative Director, ensuring clear storytelling and themes fitting within brand-right collections.

They will report into the Woven Design Director and will partner another Senior Designer. They will also mentor a Junior Designer within the core soft woven team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researching and identifying trends that work within the Tommy Hilfiger brand strategy, translating these into product in line with the seasonal concept direction.

• High level fabric knowledge of woven qualities, plus a strong technical understanding of silhouette, construction and finishings.

• Translate trends into commercial collections together with the Design Director.

• Working to the Divisional Calendar to meet deadlines.

• Be able to work to a commercial Range Plan each season, collaborating with the Merchandising team on best seller management, essential product, and seasonal newness.

• Preparing all sketches for divisional digital presentations and to focus on the follow up of each style.

• Prepare all selected and confirmed styles to be digitalized, with garment worksheets and PLM completed to a high standard for sending to joint venture and buying offices globally.

• Working closely and communicating daily on challenges and changes that arise during the development of styles. Partner with the Product Developer to ensure a smooth work flow each season.

• Understanding and sourcing qualities, trims and details that fit in the Tommy Hilfiger aesthetic.

• Work closely with the Design Team to align design aesthetics, seasonal details, and creative big ideas.

• Work closely with Tech and Product Development teams on garment fittings, based on block systems and new seasonal complex styles. Ensure all styles are to the highest possible standard and help find solutions to any problems that may come up during the fitting process.

• Responsible to follow up on selected sourcing and fabrics each season with the Product Developer. Supports and partners with the Product Developer to execute each style, making sure that the Tommy Hilfiger DNA is seen in every garment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience in a senior designer role, specialised in womenswear dresses, shirt, blouses.

• Innovative design research and development processes.

• Wide technical knowledge and a great understanding of textiles, garment making & fit.

• Excellent eye for colour, detail, and proportion.

• High level of awareness and knowledge of current and future trends.

• Strong grasp of sustainable fashion solutions and material innovation.

• Skills: Strong knowledge in Adobe especially in Adobe Illustrator.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Experience of traveling to vendors for seasonal sourcing and development trips.

Be valued.

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH EMEA is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. We are the home to 2500 big thinkers, natural entrepreneurs, and challenge seekers from all kinds of backgrounds.

• How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!

About us

TOMMY HILFIGER is a part of PVH Corp and together with CALVIN KLEIN we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world.